28 Best Spice Rack Ideas to Save on Kitchen Counter Space
Tame the chaos in your small kitchen with wall racks, pull-out designs and more!
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Never underestimate the power of an organized kitchen: pot racks, under-the-sink storage solutions, drawer organizers, baskets and bins for stowing utensils, food storage canisters and spice rack organizers are a few ways to guarantee everything in your kitchen has a home. Even in the most beautiful kitchens, the spice collection often goes overlooked — leaving mismatched jars haphazardly tossed in a drawer or cabinet. To help you tackle the mess, we've rounded up the best spice rack ideas that are not only chic but easy and affordable to recreate.
Whether you've got a small kitchen design or a spacious butler's pantry, you'll find a spice rack idea to suit your square footage. We've found pull-out spice racks for kitchen cabinets, magnetic jars for the refrigerator, hanging wall solutions (including floating shelves) and modern organizers that look great on the counter. There's also rotating spice racks that can be hidden in small corners and multi-tier organizers for a well-designed pantry. And, we didn't forget to sprinkle in a few DIY ideas from our favorite bloggers.
With just a little bit of effort, these spice racks will quickly tame the chaos in your kitchen. Before you start labeling and organizing, discard any spices or herbs that may have expired. Hint: Aside from checking the label, the best way to determine a spice's freshness is by its smell.
Keep your everyday seasonings in a rotating rack, so it's possible to quickly find what you need. With chic, bulb-shaped glass jars, this compact 16-jar spice rack even comes with free refills for up to five years.
Turn your pantry door into extra storage with a six-tier organizer, perfect for dry ingredients, snacks and spice jars. This is also a great way to conceal your spices without taking up cabinet space.
Install Floating Shelves
Rather than go for a traditional spice rack, consider a set of floating shelves. Just don't forget to pick up some aesthetic glass spice jars to complete the look.
Find a double-layer spice rack that's sleek, stylish and expands to fit the length of your cabinet. Plus, a non-slip bottom ensures it's stable, so you can easily stack additional items down below.
Opt for an aesthetically pleasing spice rack equipped with eight jars on a rotating base. You also have the option to stack another storage solution on top to double your storage. The best part? When you shake or pour, the jar automatically dispenses 1/4 tsp. of seasoning.
Add a Wood Drawer Organizer
Here, blogger Chloe MacKintosh uses a wooden drawer organizer to keep her spices in line. But first, she transferred everything into small glass jars and used a wine glass writer to label each seasoning.
This adorable, half-moon design may not accommodate your entire spice collection, but it's perfect for keeping your everyday flavors within reach. The freestanding metal rack takes up minimal counter space, and doubles as decor while doing so.
Put a Criss-Cross Spice Organizer on the Counter
Go for a versatile setup, like this bamboo spice rack that can stand upright on the counter, be hung on the wall or tucked away into a cabinet. The criss-cross design makes the labels super easy to read.
Designate a Zone for Spices
If you don't have a free drawer to dedicate to spice, take note from Jen Nash, senior design lead at Magnet, and install drawer dividers. This way, you've created a specific space for your collection.
Whether you just stick them on your fridge or mount a metal plate, these clever containers display your most colorful spices front and center. The space-saving hexagonal shapes fit together like a honeycomb, and strong magnets keep jars from sliding out of place.
Sometimes, you have no choice but to store your spices on a higher shelf. In that case, install a few of these pull-out organizers to give you full access to everything — yep, even the jars way, way in the back.
Opt for a bamboo shelf for a clean, organic look. Plus, it's cute enough to leave on the kitchen counter as decor and expands to fit your cabinet or offer extra storage.
Here's a "custom" drawer option at a wallet-friendly price. Trim the soft foam liners with basic kitchen scissors to fit perfectly — no permanent mounting or installation required.
The genius of this flip-down design is that it takes up very little shelf space, but holds up to 24 spices. Adjust the dividers on each drawer to fit the size and shape of your bottles, round or square.
If you have a large spice collection, this one's for you. With four tiers in total, this stackable spice shelf set includes 32 clear glass jars — plus 108 black labels and a white chalk marker so you can label each one.
If your kitchen drawer has become a mess of rolling bottles, try this quick fix. The tiered plastic organizer expands to fit the exact width of your drawer, plus its angled levels make it easier to see the oregano when you're whipping up dinner.
Ensure your entire collection is accessible with this Lazy Susan-style spice organizer, which works well in tiny cabinets. According to reviewers, this non-skid turntable is easy to assemble, well made and rotates smoothly. Added bonus: It comes in a ton of colors.
Take a cue from The Home Edit's Insta-worthy pantry makeovers by transferring your spices into these appealing clear jars with custom labels. Stick the acrylic organizer on an open shelf, so you can get a brilliant view of your handiwork.
Without any hardware, this three-tier shelf expands from 12.5 to 15 inches to effortlessly fit your space. It's designed to store up to 36 spice jars and the mesh board is sturdy enough to keep them from falling.
Vertical storage for the win yet again! This tiered organizer elevates jars on a deep shelf. The non-skid pads on each level ensure that bottles don't go tumbling when you reach for something in the very back.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
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